Mesilla Valley Leadership Academy

Two weeks to go!! We're almost there. Here's a quick update with the latest and greatest: https://secure.smore.com/n/0mzpt

What stands 44 feet long, shines like the moon and is full of FUN? Come on Kids: Play to Learn! Check out Dona Ana County's first mobile children's museum in the City of Las Cruces Electric Light Parade on July 3rd! The parade will begin at Apodaca Park at 9pm. See you there. Beep beep! What’s 44 feet long, bright as the moon, and packed full of FUN?! Vamos Niños: Play to Learn! Catch a dazzling glimpse of Doña Ana County’s premier mobile children’s museum in the City of Las Cruces Electric Light Parade July 3rd! Parade departs from Apodaca Park at 9pm. See ya there… Beep beep! #SNMKids #VamosNinos #LightParade #LasCruces #FamilyFun #NgageNewMexicoSuccessPartnership #LCPS

First Parent Newsletter....as promised: https://secure.smore.com/n/0mzpt

Greetings MVLA Families! Happy Summer! If your student would like to take PE instead of My Time, please email Mrs. Martos at amartos@lcps.net. In the meantime, be on the lookout for our first Parent Newsletter to come out later this week.

Las Cruces Public Schools would like to thank Nothing Bundt Cakes for visiting Central Office this week and delivering a variety of sweet surprises for staff working hard throughout the summer. Thank you for your generosity and continued support! We love Nothing Bundt Cakes!

Do you enjoy trivia? Join the LCPS Foundation this Wednesday, June 12 for Trivia Night at the Game II, 4131 Northrise from 6:30p.m.- 8:00p.m. Join us for a night of fun and to show off your smarts while supporting LCPS teachers! All proceeds support innovative classroom teaching grants and mini-grants to purchase classroom supplies for LCPS educators. Scan the QR Code or visit: lcpsf.org for more information. The LCPS Foundation has awarded more than $370,000 in competitive grants, with individual grants up to $5,000, to teachers, counselors and other school staff to help fund innovate classroom projects to enhance student learning literacy, math, science, technology, and the arts. The LCPS Foundation awarded $27,000 during the 22-23 School Year and has allocated $30,000 for the 23-24 school year, supporting the outstanding LCPS educators in the quest for excellence in our classrooms. With the help of generous donors, the Foundation provided $100 vouchers to Alpha Teaching Tools for classroom supplies.

Las Escuelas Públicas de Las Cruces ofrecen interpretación en cualquier idioma durante las reuniones de la Mesa Directiva de Educación, escanee el código QR para más información.

Las Cruces Public Schools is providing interpretation in any language during Board of Education meetings, please scan the QR code to learn more to learn more.

Greetings MVLA Families! We are in Building 8 at Arrowhead Park for the 8th grade ceremony! Looking forward to seeing you!

Greetings MVLA Families! Tomorrow May 29th, is our water day. Please have students wear clothing that dries quickly or bring a change of clothes. Swim trunks can be worn but no actual swim suits please. Students are also encouraged to bring water, sunscreen and hats. Thursday, the National Guard will be landing a helicopter landing in our parking lot. The parking lot will be closed starting at 9:00am. Students arriving after that will need to be dropped off in the back of the school.

The Washington DC trip sign-up extension ends tomorrow, Tuesday, May 28th! **Click here to see what students have to say! **Check out this blog post where one principal describes the transformative effect the trip had on her students! Watch the trip video and get all the details here https://worldstrides.com/custom/2025-mesilla-valley-leadership-dc-216948/ Don't forget to register for the trip by Tuesday, May 28th - Your Trip ID # is 216948 Register on time and save $70 Register online at https://worldstrides.com/register/ or by phone at 800-468-5899. Pay only a $49 deposit! The remaining balance is spread out into smaller amounts and paid monthly prior to the trip. Call 1-800-468-5899 for quotes on financial assistance Representantes de habla hispana disponibles. Need a lower payment? Once registered, call the Payments desk and ask about our $149/mo Advantage Payment Plan 1-855-442-0695 Encourage your student to use the Gift of Education E-Cards and Facebook tools so that friends and family can help them reach their goal! Contact Amanda Telles amata@lcps.net Jonathan Barrera jbarrera1@lcps.net for more information.

Happy Memorial Day Weekend MVLA! Please see our special edition newsletter for the 2024 School Year with some important notes for 8th graders. https://secure.smore.com/n/k6nwy

Greetings MVLA, please find the zoom link for PTO in our Newsletter: https://secure.smore.com/n/x3gt9

Greetings MVLA Families! Our last PTO meeting is tonight at 6pm. See you then!

Congratulations to our HOSA State winners for middle school!! Camino Real Middle School, Mesilla Valley Leadership Academy, and Vista Middle School HOSA, which stands for Health Occupations Students of America, students from middle schools and high schools showcased their skills and knowledge in various healthcare-related fields last month at the State Leadership Conference and competition. The competitions included events such as medical knowledge tests, hands-on clinical skill demonstrations, research presentations, and public health initiatives. Participants competed individually and as part of a team, aiming to demonstrate their proficiency in areas such as first aid, nursing, medical terminology, biomedical sciences, and more. Winners at the state level will now advance to national competitions, where they will have the opportunity to further showcase their talents and compete against students from across the country. CAMINO REAL MIDDLE SCHOOL •Dynamic Decisions: Hammam Alshayef, Alexander Tellez, Santiago Horton, Jacob Clemons, Abdulwahab Al-Nouman •Exploring Medical Innovations: Makena Apodaca, Madisynn Gregory, Noah Zubiate, Luis Mejia •Extemporaneous Health Poster: Isla Parisi •HOSA Bowl: Jumana Abdulsattar, Isla Parisi, Raelyn Galaz, Isabel Robles Hernandez •Foundations of Medical Terminology: Olivia Rodriguez •Public Health: Jumana Abdulsattar, Raelyn Galaz, Isabel Robles Hernandez •Advisor: Dora Kohler MESILLA VALLEY LEADERSHIP ACADEMY •Healthy Living: Parker Gustine •Advisor: Kristin Gustine VISTA MIDDLE SCHOOL •Health Care Preparation: Aileen Hernandez •Health Education: Latonya Bailey-Brown, Emily Contreras, Giselle Hernandez, Abigail Pizana, Carson Bonney •Advisor: Marci Behrens

With all the events happening, I'm sure I've left something out, but here's our May Newsletter! Feel free to email me if there is something you think I need to include but have left out! https://secure.smore.com/n/x3gt9

Check out the sights and sounds from the 5A District 3 Track and Field meet held on May 10. Congratulations to all of the student athletes who qualified to compete at the State Championships! Team champions: Centennial - Girls and Organ Mountain - Boys Produced by LCPS.TV: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIurQQDBvCQ

The LCPS Community Outreach Team and MacArthur Community School are partnering to provide the community a great opportunity! This workshop will help you prepare/develop test taking skills for the ParaPro exam. Please register by calling 575-202-0802 Limited space available.

Alright Rockets!! Looking at the Rankings, we only have 22 families competing in the Goosechase! That's a lot of points going unclaimed!

The Popcorn Fundraiser ends this Thursday. All the money goes into our Activities fund, which provides fun and educational opportunities to our students. Registration for the Washington trip is open until May 14th!